Get Drunk and Be Somebody
Toby Keith
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Yeah the big boss man, he likes to crack that whip I ain't nothing but a number on his time card slip, I give him forty hours and a piece of my soul, Puts me somewhere at the bottom of his totem pole, Hell I don't even think he knows my name... Well all week long I'm a real nobody, But I just punched out and its paycheck Friday, Weekends here, good God almighty, I'm going to get drunk and be somebody Yeah, yeah, yeah... My baby cuts hair at a beauty boutique, Just blowin' and goin' till she dead on her feet, They walk right in and sit right down, She gives them what they want and then she spins them around, Hey I don't think they even know her name... All week long she's a real nobody, But I just picked her up and its paycheck Friday, Weekends here, good God almighty, Baby lets get drunk and be somebody Yeah, yeah, yeah... Well just average people, in an everyday bar, Driving from work in our ordinary cars, And I like to come here with the regular Joes, Drink all you want, be the star of the star Of the show All week long bunch of real nobodies, But we just punched out and its paycheck Friday, Weekends here, good God almighty, People lets get drunk (lets get drunk!) All week long we're some real nobodies, But we just punched out and its paycheck Friday, Weekends here, good God almighty, People lets get drunk and be somebody Yeah, yeah, yeah...
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Artist Information"Get Drunk and Be Somebody" is a song by American country musician Toby Keith. Toby Keith is a singer, songwriter, and actor renowned for his country hits and signature songwriting style. In his career, he has released several Billboard Hot Country Songs chart-toppers, including this one.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2006. It was one of the top-performing country songs of its year, attesting to Keith's popularity.
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Album Information"Get Drunk and Be Somebody" is one of the tracks on Toby's Keith 2005 album, "White Trash with Money". This was his eleventh studio album, and first album released on his own record label, Show Dog Nashville.
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Song LyricsThe song revolves around the theme of escaping the stresses of work and societal pressure by having a good time and letting loose during the weekends. The lyrics reflect Keith's ability to weave humor and candid observations into songs written for the working class.
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Publishing DateThe song was released as a single on January 30, 2006. Its release further cemented Keith's status as a consistent hitmaker in the country genre.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Get Drunk and Be Somebody" was directed by Michael Salomon, a director known for his work with many prominent country music artists. It humorously showcases the everyday working man's routine on weekdays and contrasts it with his extravagant, free-spirited personality on weekends.
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Collaborative EffortThe song was co-written by Toby Keith and Scotty Emerick. The duo has teamed up numerous times to produce other hits like "I Love This Bar" and "As Good as I Once Was".
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Critical ReceptionCritics and fans alike have praised the track for its playfulness, catchy tune, and relatable lyrics that speak to the working-class people's enjoyment of their hard-earned leisure time. Some even considered it an anthem for those needing a little escape from life's pressures.
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Live Performances"Get Drunk and Be Somebody" has been a staple in Toby Keith's live concerts. Its vibrant energy and the rousing chorus have always been successful at getting the crowd up and dancing.
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Awards and NominationsThough it did not win any awards, the song's high ranking on music charts and popularity among fans underscore Toby Keith's standing as one of country music's most dominant and enduring performers.
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